What an encouraging article for those who are on the autism spectrum or have loved ones who are.  It is great to see the special abilities of these individuals appreciated and put to use in such a very important way!–S.T.Lloyd

The IDF’s Unit 9900, faced with the Sisyphean task of deciphering satellite images, has begun employing volunteer soldiers on the autism spectrum who have proven adept at decoding the pictures. For the two ex-Mossad agents who started the program, it’s a ‘win-win’ situation

via Soldiers with autism give army rare view into intel, and disorder | The Times of Israel.